Key facts
UNE unit code: PEAC352
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Close to half of all intrastate ‘civil’ wars resume again within a decade. This unit explores the distinctions between peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in conflict zones, and how they can be more effective.
We will focus on the main tasks in recovery and reconstruction using detailed case studies from Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Europe, examining the roles of the government, civil society and community development across boundaries.
Our topics include the roles played by government, NGOs and international agencies in: the decommissioning of weapons and the demobilisation of combatants; economic and socio-cultural reconstruction; the rebuilding of the education and health sectors; multiple gender issues and peacebuilding across religious and sectional divides at the community level.
Controversial ideas about the ‘liberal peace’ ideal will be examined in light of the decisions that societies must make about rebuilding and restoring the status quo, or making fundamental transformations.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Contribution to online discussion is encouraged.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the issues surrounding recovery and reconstruction after armed conflict;
- apply an understanding of the complexities of agreeing upon and sustaining peace and reconciliation processes;
- exercise critical thinking and judgement to complete an applied analysis of the processes needed by countries recovering from armed conflict;
- apply the case study method to compare and contrast peacebuilding processes;
- apply Gender Analysis to peacebulding plans and programmes; and
- employ well developed cognitive and communication skills to debate the appropriateness of the "Liberal Peace" model.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Quiz No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000-2500 |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000-2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
International Peacebuilding: An Introduction
ISBN: 9781138929098
Ozerdem, A. and Lee, S.Y., Routledge 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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